Tree Pose: Vriksasana The tree is a symbol of rootedness and reach, of sturdiness and balance. Trees find nourishment underground, feeding off the earth; they also reach toward the sky, capturing the sunrays. From the smallest seed, the tree shows us how life moves toward growth. The Tree Pose, Vrksasana, is a powerful asana. By […]
Yoga Poses to Counter the Effects of Sitting
You are only as young as your spine We live in a sedentary culture. With the abundance of email, social media, iPads, and computer work that many of us do on a daily basis, our bodies pay a price. Wired Magazine wrote, “Sitting is the new smoking.” The series of 12 asanas from this post […]
Finding Your Inner Ganesha to Remove Obstacles
Ganesh, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is considered to be the remover of obstacles. The symbolism attached to Ganesh as the remover of obstacles is expressed in this common chant: You of the twisted trunk and the massive body With the dazzle and light of millions of suns Lead me on a path that […]
Coping with Stress with Acceptance
Stress is Part of Life Stress is ubiquitous and unavoidable. Some stress is self-imposed due to our beliefs and actions, and some are imposed from outside, often beyond our control. Because yoga originated in India and spread throughout Asia, it shares many Buddhist beliefs and practices. Buddhism maintains that suffering is an inevitable part of […]
Hatha Yoga and Mindful Movement
The yoga that most people are familiar with is Hatha yoga. Hatha yoga involves postures or poses referred to as asana in Sanskrit. Asana means both a seat and a posture. Hatha yoga is only one aspect of yoga, however, even a little Hatha Yoga can open a gateway to the larger spiritual tradition. Since […]
